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The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition is available to high school juniors and seniors. You must conduct an original research project that investigates the many behavioral, biological, environmental, and social factors that affect health. Epidemiology is the science of exploring patterns of disease, illness and injury within populations, with the goal of developing methods for prevention, control and treatment to improve ...

The Lenny Ravich "Shalom" Scholarship is available to those whose work in humor therapy demonstrates a commitment to world peace. An essay must also be submitted. *Deadline:* December 31, 2010 *Website:* aath.org

The William E. Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose is available to graduating college seniors. You must demonstrate passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society to be eligible for this award. A letter of recommendation and a five to ten page personal narrative are required with your application. *Deadline:* January ...

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship is open to young people interested in protecting wildlife and the environment. The initiative seeks to elevate young people into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup projects, empower volunteers to rebuild the environmental and social well- being of our communities, and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife. A $500 scholarship will ...

The Pearson Student Advisory Board Program offers students the chance to be a part of critical decision-making discussions at Pearson. Students will also benefit academically with a $1,000 stipend and complimentary copies of Pearson textbooks for college. Additionally, the Pearson Student Advisory Board Program provides many resume-building as well as travel experiences. Applicants are required to have completed at least one ...

The NPR Internship aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to explore a career in radio broadcasting and its supporting areas--totaling 41 different areas to intern. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students or students who have graduated within 12 months of applying. [gate] Interns are expected to work 20 to 40 hours a week during an ...

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is open to ninth through twelfth grade high school students, college students, and graduate students who are legal U.S. residents. [gate] You must submit a 250 - word personal statement to be considered for this award. Students not currently in school must plan to enroll in a higher education program within 12 months. The award ...

The Dave Family "Humor Studies" Scholarship is available to students pursuing humor/laughter studies with the intent of entering the field of applied or therapeutic humor. *Deadline:* December 31, 2010 *Website:* Click here.

The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are available to students for one academic year of study in another country. This award will help to cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies. You must also pass a language proficiency exam if your native language is not that of your proposed study country to be considered for this award. ...

The AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship is available to high school students who will be entering an accredited four - year college or university within 12 months of the deadline. You must be a US citizen to be eligible for this award. To apply you must submit a short personal biography and a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay describing ...

The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition is open to students in grades seven through twelve who are attending a public, private, or home school in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, or Guam. You must submit an essay between 700 and 1,000 words that discusses a scientific and / or technological development that has captured your interest and attention. The essay must ...

The Josephine de Karman Fellowship is open to all senior undergraduate and Ph.D. candidates who will defend their dissertation by 2012. Applicants must have a clear purpose and display exceptional ability in presenting and defending their thesis. Special consideration will be given to those students whose focus is in the humanities. Studies must be carried out in the U.S. and all ...

The "Dare Mighty Things" Scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors. The scholarship is to be used toward an adventure totally unrelated to the student's coursework or career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at an American institution. Deadline: 1/31/2011 Scholarship Website: "Dare Mighty Things" Scholarship

As it has for the past 12 years, Fastweb has again been a proud sponsor of the Scholarship Provider of the Year Award and is happy to announce this year’s winning recipients in the two categories of college and university providers and independent providers. The 2010 college and university provider of the year award winner is the University of Southern Mississippi’s ...

The DCPS Urban Education Leaders Internship Program (UELIP) is an intensive multi-disciplinary internship program that runs during the academic school year, administered by the Office of the Chancellor. Organizers are recruiting talented, entrepreneurial and committed interns who would like to explore policy in practice at the local government level, making a difference in the lives of over 45,000 public school students, ...

The National Rifle Association Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12. To be eligible, you must submit an essay of about 1,000 words on the following topic: “The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.” Homeschooled students may apply. See the website for more details on how ...

The Minority Access Internship Program is available to all undergraduate and graduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least your undergraduate freshman year. This program is intended to offer students experience in diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities. All students are encouraged ...

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship is available to female students in their senior year of high school or those who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited allied health school. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. and have graduated high school by or before 2011. An essay of between 500 ...